Travel Car-Free And "Green" With offMetro

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, one of California's most famous landmarks. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

As the price of gasoline reaches over $4 per gallon in several states throughout the US, Americans can safely surmise that on-the-road travel is destined to decline. Consider eco-travel company offMetro.com, a green travel site that imparts car-free tips and tricks that are a riveting read for the frugal and practical passenger.

In the past, offMetro focused only on car-free trips for urban dwellers in the greater New York City area. San Francisco was added to the roster of late and it’s a calculated move, as California is one of the greenest states in the US.

OffMetro personnel search far and wide for car-free getaways all over the world to promote green tourism and to save the traveler money. OffMetro tells you how to get there, where to eat, sleep and save money in local places around your destination, all without the use of a vehicle. They also feature a “don’t miss” category for travelers on the hunt for less touristy spots that are off the beaten path.

The debut of San Francisco on the site provides California travelers with winsome and car-free trips, such as Amtrak getaways to Yosemite, weekend retreats in the Channel islands, and simple pleasures like "the ten best views of the San Francisco Bay," to name a few.

Adding San Francisco to the lineup was a deft decision. California has more LEED certified hotel properties than any other state in the country, according to Green Lodging News. In fact, the first-ever LEED-EB (existing building) hotel – called The Ambrose – is found in Santa Monica. Furthermore, the Golden State is nationally recognized as the leader in organic farming, as California is home to 19% of the nation’s organic farms.

Eco-conscious travelers worldwide can peruse offMetro’s destinations – in Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia - for car-free and green weekend getaways, dining & nightlife suggestions, leisure trips and noteworthy events in and around their port of call. Travelers touring through the US can employ offMetro’s steadfast green advice in Arizona, Florida, Oregon, South Carolina, or Hawaii. Visitors or residents can save money on gas and on pricey car rentals.

BONUS: For affordable Southern California travel, fancy a stay at LEED-EB certified property The Ambrose, in Santa Monica. Affordable and eco-friendly, The Ambrose serves complimentary local and organic breakfast every morning, provides shuttle transportation for visitors who are traveling car-free, supplies guests with courtesy organic bath products and practices utility-saving policies throughout the hotel to help conserve energy.